Area News
County’s election results official: No change
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County’s Canvassing Board and party representatives met at noon Tuesday to review provisional ballots and certify election results. Judge of Probate Richard Dean, who is a member of the Canvassing Board, reported that there were only three provisional ballots cast in the county for last Tuesday’s primary…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History programs in Coosa
Special to the News Submitted by Mamie Ellis On February 9, the alumni attended a program at Central High School sponsored by the Student Government Association. The program guest speaker, a 1989 Central High graduate and native of Goodwater, Sheldon Lauderdale, is employed at NASA as a management and program analyst. Some responsibilities include…
Read MoreCoosa Upward celebrates second season of flag football, cheerleading; now registering for t-ball, baseball
Special to the News Coosa Upward was started in March of 2022 to bring a county-wide, year-round, youth sports experience to the youth of Coosa County. The program is unique in that it aims to provide athletic, spiritual, mental, and social growth to its participants while functioning as an all-volunteer organization within the county. We are thankful…
Read MoreFinding home, embracing power of community
Having been exposed to many unique situations through being both an Army brat and marrying within it gives me endless opportunities for reflection. After my husband’s 27-year military career came to a close, we embarked on an adventure of self-discovery in Florida and stumbled upon the perfect home just one mile from the vast…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces nearly $150 million for broadband expansion, impacting 48 Alabama counties
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama, including Coosa County. The 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to…
Read MoreElection process, information
Tuesday, March 12, the Coosa County Democratic and Republican parties certified their 2024 primary elections. Christa and “The Coosa County News’” staff did an excellent job covering the March 5 primary results; therefore, I will not repeat that information in this column. We are now preparing for the April 16 Primary Runoff Election that…
Read MoreMarch 4-10, 2024
Jail population as of March 10: 33 inmates Males: 28 Females: 5 ARRESTS On March 10, Sergeant Rudd arrested Tatarika Daphina Green, a citizen of Alexander City, on two charges of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. CALLS FOR SERVICE …
Read MoreState Public Fishing Lakes staples in communities
The Alabama Public Fishing Lakes hold events like this Cast for Kids day at Walker County Lake. Madison County Lake offers fishing for rainbow trout during the winter months. Avid bass angler Tracy Neely shows off a lunker he caught and released at Madison County Lake. By David Rainer Alabama Department of…
Read MoreDo not handle bats, ADPH cautions
Special to the News The public is cautioned not to handle bats. Bats, along with raccoons, are the primary reservoirs for rabies in Alabama. Rabies is a viral infection in mammals that is transmitted by bites, scratches, or other contact with infected saliva. Rabies virus is present only in saliva and nervous tissue; it is…
Read MoreThe widower
The first thing you should know about Joseph is that he isn’t an optimist. In fact, he has no faith in this world. And he has even less faith in people. Losing your wife will do that to you. She died and left him with three kids. A small girl. A boy. And…
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